The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor similar games & best alternatives

The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

A Rhythm Role-Playing Game! Fight party crashing monsters with the power of music! Level your party and upgrade your gear while dancing to the beat of some groovin' tunes. Grab a friend and combine forces in all game modes in The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor!

What works
  • Unique blend of rhythm and rpg gameplay
  • Addictive and challenging mechanics
  • Great soundtrack with varied songs
  • Customization of party and abilities
  • Local co-op and community features
Things to keep in mind
  • Story is light and somewhat cheesy
  • Some ui and clarity issues during combat
  • Controller setup can be tricky
  • Some players find music style not to their taste
  • Dlc content limited to additional songs

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Leadership.

Why this game works

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